Spooks

Spooks
Author: Jim Hougan
Publisher: Open Road Media
Total Pages: 592
Release: 2022-04-26
Genre: History
ISBN: 1504075269

“Probably the most eye-opening and engrossing exposé to date of the bizarre ‘power games’ played by multinational corporations and tycoons.” —Publishers Weekly A classic of investigative reporting, Spooks is a treasure trove of who-shot-who research on the metastasis of the US intelligence community, whose practices and personnel have engulfed the larger society. Teeming with tales of wiremen, hitmen, and mobsters; crooked politicians and corrupt cops going about their business of regime-change, union-busting, wiretapping, money laundering, and industrial espionage, read about: • Richard Nixon’s “Mission Impossible” war on Aristotle Onassis • Not-so-deep-fake porno films starring the CIA’s enemies • The Robert Vesco heist, targeting billions in numbered Swiss accounts • Robert Maheu and the kidnapping of billionaire Howard Hughes • The murder-for-hire of a Columbia University professor • Bobby Kennedy’s archipelago of private intelligence agencies—Intertel and the “Five I’s” • “The Friendly Ghost” and Nixon’s secret account in the offshore Castle Bank & Trust “One of the best non-fiction books of the year, a monument of fourth-level research and fact-searching.” —Los Angeles Times “This book will curl your hair with its revelations and the names it names. A landmark book in its field of investigative reporting.” —John Barkham Reviews “Hougan is a superb storyteller and the pages teem with unforgettable characters. Admirable.” —The Washington Post “Hougan is exhilarating on the mystique of spooks.” —The New York Review of Book

Revenge of the Witch

Revenge of the Witch
Author: Joseph Delaney
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006-06
Genre: Apprentices
ISBN: 9780786286416

Young Tom, the seventh son of a seventh son, starts work as an apprentice for the village spook, whose job is to protect ordinary folk from "ghouls, boggarts, and all manner of wicked beasties."

Spooks! Welcome to the Great Beyond

Spooks! Welcome to the Great Beyond
Author: Nathan Reese Maher
Publisher: Nathan Reese Maher
Total Pages: 362
Release:
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN:

Spooks! Welcome to the Great Beyond Tabletop Role-playing in the Afterlife The gates to paradise are shut, the dead are restless and a shadow war between the pharaohs threatens to consume the Great Beyond... and you just got here. Congratulations, you're dead! and the afterlife isn't what we thought. In this fantastical game you play as a spook, otherwise known as the dearly departed, in an Ancient Egyptian inspired hereafter known as the Great Beyond. Play as a bhoot, doll, ghost, ghoul, skeleton, vampire, wraith or zombie in a predominate Victorian society. Meet people from history, explore a rich and infinite world under the shinning lights of Necropolis, city of the dead. Tour infamous locations such as the River of Styx, manifest into the Spirit Realm to haunt the living, unravel the dreams of yesterday and today through the Dream Veil, brave the dangers of the Hellfire Lands or quest for the lost paradises of old such as Elysium, Valhalla or Avalon. How will you spend your afterlife? Game Features d6 mechanic that pools dice for purposes of determining fate and skill rolls. Non-class system where players choose their spook, select their skills and buy equipment without feeling restricted by class abilities. Watch this video for how to make a character: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfsOEKxQ9G4 Statistic point-buy system that is determined on character level and not a variety of rolls. Characters don't die, they just faint. Improvise-friendly game where challenges and denizens can be created in a manner of minutes without spending hours ahead of game in preparation or cause large amounts of in-game downtime. Spell card magic system, where players can either use an official Spooks! WTTGB spell deck or use any playing card deck to track their spells. No memorization or spell slots on how often a spell can be used. Magic is tracked by magic points, much like hit points, and regenerate quickly. 24 historical non-player characters (NPCs) that the players can meet including George Washington, Ada Lovelace, Lord Byron, Edgar Allan Poe and more. 12 organizations characters can encounter or possibly join in the afterlife. 34 magic items specific to the game 41 denizens to incorporate into your stories Plus all the rules you need to create your own spells, equipment, magic items and denizens.

A Book of Spooks and Spectres

A Book of Spooks and Spectres
Author: Ruth Manning-Sanders
Publisher: Mab Media
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2024-10-14
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781965047088

Twenty-three spooky folktales from around the world. Written by Ruth Manning-Sanders and illustrated by Robin Jacques.

The Spook's Revenge

The Spook's Revenge
Author: Joseph Delaney
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 340
Release: 2013-12-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1446495639

‘He’s the seventh son of a seventh son. His name is Thomas J. Ward and he’s my gift to the County. When he’s old enough we’ll send you word. Train him well. He’ll be the best apprentice you’ve ever had and he’ll also be your last.’ These were the words of Tom's Mam to the county Spook some years ago. As Tom, the Spook and their allies prepare to battle with the Fiend on a huge scale, to finally enact their revenge, it now remains to be seen whether Mam's declaration will come true.

School Spooks Day

School Spooks Day
Author: B. Strange
Publisher: Egmont Books (UK)
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2007
Genre: Children's stories
ISBN: 9781405232371

St Sebastian's School in Grimesford is the pits. Built on the boggy remains of a medieval plague pit, this once proud school's dodgy foundations are causing it to slowly subside. Every year it sinks a little further into the ground, and the ghosts of the plague victims underneath become more disgruntled.

Secondhand Spooks

Secondhand Spooks
Author:
Publisher: Toffee Apple Publishing
Total Pages: 206
Release: 2010
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1908072024

'I used to be afraid of the dark. I imagined there were all sorts of ghosts and ghouls lurking in the shadows at night. If only I'd known then, what I know now...' Murphy. Twelve-year-old Murphy Moss has a fascination for ghosts, mysteries and anything creepy. He ends up working a few hours a week at the Secondhand Spook shop. The shop's owner supplies ghosts, phantoms and other unworldly creatures to those who want to buy or hire them for special occasions. The trouble starts when one of the Secondhand Spooks, Lucky Eddie, goes missing. Lucky Eddie has been darkled (captured by three evil ghouls known as the Darkles). The Darkles have a plan to cause chaos at the Creepy Castle when ghosts from all over the world gather to celebrate the night of December 32nd. Murphy and his friend, Evie Snow, become involved in the trouble, along with a lively and fascinating selection of weird characters including: the Freaky Phantom, Raggety Wraith, Rattlebones the skeleton, Mr Macabre the Horrible Highlander, the Spectre Inspector, Sebastian Knight and his ancient ghostly butler, Fossil, and Un-Dead Fred the cat. Secondhand Spooks - December 32nd is a children's book with an exciting plot and a great variety of wonderful characters. Set in a fascinating world of ghosts, ghouls and phantoms, the book is ideal for those looking for a spooky and humorous read. Includes some illustrations.

Hints

Hints
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 712
Release: 1913
Genre:
ISBN:

Complete Short Stories of E. F. Benson: 70+ Classic, Ghost, Spook, Supernatural, Mystery and Other Tales

Complete Short Stories of E. F. Benson: 70+ Classic, Ghost, Spook, Supernatural, Mystery and Other Tales
Author: E. F. Benson
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 857
Release: 2024-01-08
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

The 'Complete Short Stories of E. F. Benson' is a collection of over 70 classic tales that span various genres such as ghost stories, supernatural mysteries, and more. Benson's literary style is characterized by his vivid descriptions, suspenseful plots, and eerie atmospheres that keep readers captivated until the final twist. The stories showcase Benson's talent for crafting chilling narratives that leave a lasting impression on the reader. Set in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, these stories offer a glimpse into the supernatural beliefs and fears of the time, making them both entertaining and culturally significant. E. F. Benson's work continues to be celebrated for its ability to evoke a sense of unease and mystery in readers, making this collection a must-read for fans of the supernatural genre. Benson's keen insight into human nature and the supernatural world adds depth and complexity to these timeless tales, ensuring they remain engaging and thought-provoking for contemporary readers.